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Short Ton

The short ton (symbol tn or t) is a unit of mass primarily used in the United States. It is equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms. The short ton is part of the U.S. customary system and is smaller than both the long ton (used in the UK) and the metric ton.

Origin:

The short ton originated in the U.S. as a way to standardize weight measurements, particularly for bulk commodities like coal and steel. It is called "short" to distinguish it from the long ton (also known as the imperial ton), which is used in the UK and equals 2,240 pounds. The short ton became widely used in the United States during the 19th century as part of the U.S. customary system of measurements.

Grain

The grain (gr) is a unit of mass used in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as 1/7000 of a pound or approximately 64.79891 milligrams. The grain is one of the smallest units of mass commonly used and is primarily employed in measuring the weight of precious metals, gemstones, and ammunition (such as bullets).

Origin:

The grain traces its origins to ancient times and was originally based on the weight of a single grain of cereal, such as barley or wheat, which was used as a reference for small weight measurements. The term "grain" comes from the Latin "granum", meaning "grain" or "seed." The grain was used as a standard measure in ancient civilizations, including the Romans, and its use continued throughout medieval Europe. Over time, it was standardized in the 14th century as part of the Avoirdupois system and has remained in use for very precise measurements in modern times, especially in scientific fields, medicine, and the firearm industry.

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1 Short Ton = 907.184 Kilogram

1 Short Ton = 907184 Gram

1 Short Ton = 907184000 Milligram

1 Short Ton = 0.907184 Metric Ton

1 Short Ton = 0.8928571429 Long Ton

1 Short Ton = 1 Short Ton

1 Short Ton = 2000 Pound

1 Short Ton = 32000 Ounce

1 Short Ton = 4535920 Carat

1 Short Ton = 160 Stone (US)

1 Short Ton = 142.85714286 Stone (UK)

1 Short Ton = 14000000 Grain

1 Short Ton = 62.161900343 Slug

1 Short Ton = 9.0718474 Quintal

1 Short Ton = 80 Quarter (US)

1 Short Ton = 71.428571429 Quarter (UK)

1 Short Ton = 20 Hundredweight (US)

1 Short Ton = 17.857142857 Hundredweight (UK)

1 Short Ton = 31103.473245 Ton (assay) (US)

1 Short Ton = 27770.961429 Ton (assay) (UK)

1 Short Ton = 0.90718474 Tonne

1 Short Ton = 0.0009071847 Kiloton

1 Short Ton = 5.46322403e+29 Dalton

1 Short Ton = 92.507098754 Kilogram-force square second per meter

1 Short Ton = 2 Kilopound